Since Hurricane Harvey, Houston has built thousands of homes in floodplains

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Houston’s relentless push into new suburbs has overlooked flood risks, putting tens of thousands in harm’s way.

Illustration from the Chronicle's investigation into Houston's floodplain building boom post-Harvey.

Since Hurricane Harvey, about one in every five homes built was inside a flood zone, a Houston Chronicle analysis of property records found.

Loopholes in Texas’ disclosure law and a patchwork of regulations governing homebuilding mean financial consequences fall hardest on families who never saw them coming.

Houston-area structures built in flood zones since Harvey, mapped.

Houston's post-Harvey building boom puts thousands at risk. Explore our map.

An illustration showing major home builders leading the way in flood zone construction.

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